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Post by Mr Snow on Jan 20, 2017 8:46:23 GMT
If you’ve never seen a G&S production why might you want to go to see this (and will the Mods move this thread to another forum!) ? Is it an Opera? Well… not quite. Nor is it really a musical, but they did make Musical Comedy possible. Ira Gershwin and Yip Harburg worshipped Gilbert’s Bab Ballads and always credited them as their inspiration. List songs (e.g. Cole Porter, “Let’s Do It”) and any patter song (“I’m not getting married”) take their inspiration direct from G&S. AND their shows had a plot and a purpose. Once a upon a time shows offered satire, part of the "Comedy" that is now lost. Amongst other things this one satirises the Victorian aesthetic movement, Oscar Wilde etc. I have to confess I’ve never seen this show but it was their longest running (they were an established success by then) and features several of their best known numbers. The ETO are a fine co using mostly young singers and I will happily buy a round for anyone attending the beautiful Hackney Empire on 10th March. After that it tours the country. Enjoy. englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/patience |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 20, 2017 9:04:48 GMT
Mr Snow, on the 10th I am sat in the stalls ...
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Post by Mr Snow on Jan 20, 2017 10:04:34 GMT
Mr Snow, on the 10th I am sat in the stalls ... "Cheers!" I think we're one up on you! Lets try and do this. I now have my badge. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 20, 2017 12:42:04 GMT
Hurrah
I don't have a badge but my face pic is accurate
It's a date 😄
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Post by Honoured Guest on Jan 20, 2017 12:55:17 GMT
Just hold me close inside your arms tonight
Don't be too hard on my emotions.
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Post by bellboard27 on Jan 20, 2017 13:04:39 GMT
Just hold me close inside your arms tonight Don't be too hard on my emotions. OK. I'll be gentle. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jan 20, 2017 14:15:41 GMT
First show I ever directed - always brings back fond memories.
It is a good fun piece with some of Sullivan's most tuneful music. Assuming they aren't messing with it too much, it should be a delight
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Post by Dawnstar on Jan 20, 2017 21:54:37 GMT
I'm seeing it in April when it gets round to my local theatre. I see most of what ETO do anyway; I'm a G&S fan who loved Patience the only time I previously saw it, at the Proms in 2009; and I've liked the singers playing Patience & Bunthorne in other roles. So unless the director does something terrible with the production then I'm sure I'll enjoy it! The trailer ETO released 2 days ago has the cast costumed in the right sort of period, which is a promising start (see englishtouringopera.org.uk/productions/patience). |
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Post by countryjames on Jan 23, 2017 14:19:13 GMT
Patience is an absolute delight of a piece. Two of my artists are involved (omen conducting and one singing Grosvenor) so I'm particularly looking forward to it :-)
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